burglary

== English == === Etymology === From New Latin burglaria. Equivalent to burglar +‎ -y. Displaced native Old English hūsbryċe (literally “house-breach”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ === Noun === burglary (countable and uncountable, plural burglaries) The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal. (law) Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony. (law, US) Under the Model Penal Code, entering a building or occupied structure with purpose to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === breaking and entering trespass